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Best Porter County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,704 students in Porter County, IN (there are , serving 25,664 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Porter County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,704
  • Average Tuition: $6,914
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 65%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Porter County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,704
  • Average Tuition: $6,914
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 65%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Porter County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Porter County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
(2)
Portage Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
(1)
St. Paul Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1755 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
Map of St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1857 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 465-0882
Map of Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Chesterton Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Map of Emmanuel Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
Map of Fairhaven Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Baptist
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Map of Hebron Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 3
Christian
769 W County Road 800 S
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 509-3232
Map of Midwest Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Map of Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
Map of Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
2929 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
St. Patrick Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
Map of Shults-lewis School
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Map of Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Gr: PK | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Thornapple Circle
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
[+] Show Closed ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Church of God
2780 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-4206
(1)
Map of South Haven Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
786 Juniper Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-5313

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
2,704 Students
122,348 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
221 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,914
$8,509
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,433
$9,150
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
99 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,576 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
746 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN include Portage Christian School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Porter County?
16 private schools are located in Porter County.
How diverse are private schools in Porter County?
Porter County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Porter County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Porter County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Porter County?
75% of private schools in Porter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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